Business Administration Information Systems

Information Systems | 3 Credits

Design and construct information systems for business processes and utilize them for effective decision making.

Number	Title	Description	Credit(s)
BAOS 300x	Sales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics	This course introduces the use of spreadsheets and descriptive statistics to analyze business sales data. Students organize datasets, apply spreadsheet formulas, build pivot tables, calculate measures of central tendency and variability, and create effective charts and tables. Students interpret findings and communicate business insights through written reports and presentations tailored to management audiences, emphasizing clear, accurate, and persuasive communication.	2
BAOS 301x	Database Design and Development	Students learn to analyze organizational data requirements and design relational databases that support business operations. Topics include entities, attributes, relationships, data organization, and database structure. Using a business scenario, students create and populate a database, develop queries and reports, and demonstrate how information systems support managerial decisions. Prerequisites BAOS 300x Sales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics	1
BAOS 302x	Building Competitive Advantage Using Information Systems	This course examines how information systems support business processes and competitive advantage. Students analyze workflows, develop process diagrams and use-case models, and assess system requirements. Students propose an information system for a business scenario, identify security vulnerabilities, and explain how the system can improve organizational performance and strategic positioning. Prerequisites BAOS 300x Sales Data Analysis and Communication Using Spreadsheets and Statistics	1
BAOS 303x	Enterprise Systems and E-Commerce	Students examine enterprise-wide information systems and the role of electronic commerce in business operations. Topics include system requirements, infrastructure, preliminary design, and the relationship between technology and organizational needs. Working from a business scenario, students develop and communicate an e-commerce systems proposal, explain implementation considerations, and recommend measures for monitoring system effectiveness. Prerequisites BAOS 302x Building Competitive Advantage Using Information Systems CGS ENG 102x Critical Writing, Reading, and Research II	1